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Denis Belliveau explorer, filmmaker, and author of In the Footsteps of Marco Polo

“Full of fun facts and insights, this book brought back such fond memories for me. The Silk Road is a wonderful way to introduce young people to one of the most interesting regions of the world and I’m sure it will inspire the next generation of explorers. I only wish it had been . . . MORE

“Full of fun facts and insights, this book brought back such fond memories for me. The Silk Road is a wonderful way to introduce young people to one of the most interesting regions of the world and . . . MORE

“Full of fun facts and insights, this book brought back such fond memories for me. The Silk Road . . . MORE

Calgary Child Magazine

“This award winning book by Author Kathleen Reilly is an engaging guide to the natural world. Could easily serve as a supplemental textbook in science and environmental classes for children . . . very informative and age appropriate. It encourages children nine and up to get their hands . . . MORE

“This award winning book by Author Kathleen Reilly is an engaging guide to the natural world. Could easily serve as a supplemental textbook in science and environmental classes for children . . . . . . MORE

“This award winning book by Author Kathleen Reilly is an engaging guide to the natural world. . . . MORE

School Library Journal

“Entertaining and informative. Overall, this is a useful and engaging introductory overview of the Wild West.” . . . MORE

“Entertaining and informative. Overall, this is a useful and engaging introductory overview of the Wild West.” . . . MORE

“Entertaining and informative. Overall, this is a useful and engaging introductory overview of the . . . MORE

Marla Conn, Educational Consultant

“Native Americans covers the culture, history, and traditions of many Native American tribes through different content areas, including language arts, math, science, social studies, and the arts. The book is aligned to common core state standards and does a good job relating past events . . . MORE

“Native Americans covers the culture, history, and traditions of many Native American tribes through different content areas, including language arts, math, science, social studies, and the arts. . . . MORE

“Native Americans covers the culture, history, and traditions of many Native American tribes . . . MORE

Library Media Connection

“This book is a great tool for elementary and middle school teachers. Each chapter discusses a life cycle, has Words to Know, and a sidebar called Did You Know? The chapters simply discuss ideas with vocabulary words set out in bold print. The chapters have fun recipes for snacks and . . . MORE

“This book is a great tool for elementary and middle school teachers. Each chapter discusses a life cycle, has Words to Know, and a sidebar called Did You Know? The chapters simply discuss ideas . . . MORE

“This book is a great tool for elementary and middle school teachers. Each chapter discusses a . . . MORE

EclecticHomeschool.org

“ . . . this little gem from Nomad Press is a great book for learning about Ancient Greece…The author’s enthusiasm jumps out of the page at you while you’re reading descriptions of Greeks and their culture…This book would also make a great basis for a co-op hands-on history . . . MORE

“ . . . this little gem from Nomad Press is a great book for learning about Ancient Greece…The author’s enthusiasm jumps out of the page at you while you’re reading descriptions of Greeks and . . . MORE

“ . . . this little gem from Nomad Press is a great book for learning about Ancient Greece…The . . . MORE

“This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight . . . an admirable synopsis of the multicultural history of American music.” . . . MORE

“This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight . . . an admirable synopsis of the multicultural history of American music.” . . . MORE

“This overview is a STEAM advocate's delight . . . an admirable synopsis of the multicultural . . . MORE

Bookloons.com

“Teachers and parents homeschooling their children ages six and older will want to check out this excellent book that not only delves into the history of flight but also offers lots of hands-on projects and experiments.” . . . MORE

“Teachers and parents homeschooling their children ages six and older will want to check out this excellent book that not only delves into the history of flight but also offers lots of hands-on . . . MORE

“Teachers and parents homeschooling their children ages six and older will want to check out this . . . MORE

School Library Journal

“Six chapters with colorful titles begin with facts about the topic under several subheadings … the step-by-step directions are well written, and easy to follow . . . the activities are creative. The book is illustrated with humorous (but not realistic) black and white cartoon art . . . . . MORE

“Six chapters with colorful titles begin with facts about the topic under several subheadings … the step-by-step directions are well written, and easy to follow . . . the activities are creative. . . . MORE

“Six chapters with colorful titles begin with facts about the topic under several subheadings … . . . MORE

National Science Teachers Association Recommends (NSTA.org)

“ . . .The book is written to the reader and I would use this book for a supplement if required to use a textbook. If I was not required to use a textbook, I would use this book for secondary classes.” . . . MORE

“ . . .The book is written to the reader and I would use this book for a supplement if required to use a textbook. If I was not required to use a textbook, I would use this book for secondary . . . MORE

“ . . .The book is written to the reader and I would use this book for a supplement if required to . . . MORE

“This interactive book will captivate the imaginations of young readers. Hearing both sides of the story encourages students to think for themselves and reflect upon the historical causes and effects of the American Revolution.” . . . MORE

“This interactive book will captivate the imaginations of young readers. Hearing both sides of the story encourages students to think for themselves and reflect upon the historical causes and . . . MORE

“This interactive book will captivate the imaginations of young readers. Hearing both sides of the . . . MORE

Parents & Teachers (US.Kids Magazine)

“Explore Night Science! is filled with fun, step-by-step activities that explore what happens in plants, animals, the sky, and our own human bodies after the sun goes down. This book is a great introduction to the investigative process, teaching little scientists how to attract night . . . MORE

“Explore Night Science! is filled with fun, step-by-step activities that explore what happens in plants, animals, the sky, and our own human bodies after the sun goes down. This book is a great . . . MORE

“Explore Night Science! is filled with fun, step-by-step activities that explore what happens in . . . MORE

“Ceceri’s cartoon-illustrated activity book, an addition to the Build It Yourself series, introduces readers to robotics, with information on its history, different robot technologies, and the evolution of the field . . . Light in tone but dense with information, this guide should . . . MORE

“Ceceri’s cartoon-illustrated activity book, an addition to the Build It Yourself series, introduces readers to robotics, with information on its history, different robot technologies, and the . . . MORE

“Ceceri’s cartoon-illustrated activity book, an addition to the Build It Yourself series, . . . MORE

Children’s Literature Evaluation and Review (CLEAR)

“Giving kids a hands-on opportunity to see energy in action, these 25 projects are an exciting introduction to the ways this hot topic affects both world politics and everyday lives. The tough topics of energy shortages are covered with enthusiasm in a lively discussion so kids can make . . . MORE

“Giving kids a hands-on opportunity to see energy in action, these 25 projects are an exciting introduction to the ways this hot topic affects both world politics and everyday lives. The tough . . . MORE

“Giving kids a hands-on opportunity to see energy in action, these 25 projects are an exciting . . . MORE

DIG Magazine

“Explore Ancient Rome! By Carmella Van Vleet offers a variety of projects, accompanied by explanatory history text, designed to stimulate readers’ interest in this ancient culture. Among them are making an aqueduct, designing a villa, creating an oscillum and designing a theater . . . MORE

“Explore Ancient Rome! By Carmella Van Vleet offers a variety of projects, accompanied by explanatory history text, designed to stimulate readers’ interest in this ancient culture. Among them are . . . MORE

“You get a feel for what it would have been like during the war . . . this is a great source.” . . . MORE

“You get a feel for what it would have been like during the war . . . this is a great source.” . . . MORE

“You get a feel for what it would have been like during the war . . . this is a great source.” . . . MORE

National Science Teachers Association Recommends (NSTA.org)

“Does your approach to teaching natural resources consist of talking to students, showing a video, and maybe inviting a guest speaker? If you are ready for something more engaging, this Natural Resources! With 25 Great Projects is a required science resource” . . . MORE

“Does your approach to teaching natural resources consist of talking to students, showing a video, and maybe inviting a guest speaker? If you are ready for something more engaging, this Natural . . . MORE

“Explore Poetry! is a veritable bento box of poetic snacks. It provides prompts, projects, definitions, examples, models—all the substance for an enjoyable encounter with poetry-making. Explore Poetry! will give parents, teachers, and young learners the confidence to pursue memorable . . . MORE

“Explore Poetry! is a veritable bento box of poetic snacks. It provides prompts, projects, definitions, examples, models—all the substance for an enjoyable encounter with poetry-making. Explore . . . MORE

“The Roaring Twenties is a wonderful invitation to young students to delve into a time that helped to form modernity in the United States. This book is not a collection of facts and dates—Lusted entices the young reader to go deeper and seek out greater understanding by searching out . . . MORE

“The Roaring Twenties is a wonderful invitation to young students to delve into a time that helped to form modernity in the United States. This book is not a collection of facts and dates—Lusted . . . MORE

“The Roaring Twenties is a wonderful invitation to young students to delve into a time that helped . . . MORE

School Arts Magazine

“This truly fascinating book makes connections to history, math, and science while focusing mainly on the art and culture of ancient Egypt.” . . . MORE

“This truly fascinating book makes connections to history, math, and science while focusing mainly on the art and culture of ancient Egypt.” . . . MORE

“The wonderful resource book is filled with fun and educational information and activities focusing on the Seven Wonders of the World. There is an extensive glossary as well as a nice list of resources for further investigation. Teachers, parents, librarians, and children will enjoy this . . . MORE

“The wonderful resource book is filled with fun and educational information and activities focusing on the Seven Wonders of the World. There is an extensive glossary as well as a nice list of . . . MORE

“The wonderful resource book is filled with fun and educational information and activities . . . MORE

Booklist

“ . . . Fifteen versatile and hands-on projects range from very simple exercises that can be completed in moments, such as reading seasons from a shadow, to more sophisticated temporal experiments like making your own incense clock. These projects could be used as a fun diversion on a . . . MORE

“ . . . Fifteen versatile and hands-on projects range from very simple exercises that can be completed in moments, such as reading seasons from a shadow, to more sophisticated temporal experiments . . . MORE

“ . . . Fifteen versatile and hands-on projects range from very simple exercises that can be . . . MORE

National Science Teachers Association Recommends (NSTA.org)

“Young scientists will enjoy this illustrated lab manual dealing with water. The 25 projects cover many aspects of water study, from historical Rome to making music with water-filled bowls. The book is illustrated by Bryan Stone, whose whimsical artwork will entice young readers.” . . . MORE

“Young scientists will enjoy this illustrated lab manual dealing with water. The 25 projects cover many aspects of water study, from historical Rome to making music with water-filled bowls. The book . . . MORE

“Success has everything to do with perceiving ‘failures’ as opportunities for growth. Students will benefit from this idea and plenty more from this child-centered book while they identify their own passions to drive their business objectives.” . . . MORE

“Success has everything to do with perceiving ‘failures’ as opportunities for growth. Students will benefit from this idea and plenty more from this child-centered book while they identify their . . . MORE

“Success has everything to do with perceiving ‘failures’ as opportunities for growth. Students . . . MORE

“Explore Native American Cultures! is an enrichment text and workbook for students of Native American studies ages 6-9. Containing 25 diverse hands on projects to help explore different Native American cultures and contributions, Explore Native American Cultures! presents interesting . . . MORE

“Explore Native American Cultures! is an enrichment text and workbook for students of Native American studies ages 6-9. Containing 25 diverse hands on projects to help explore different Native . . . MORE

“Explore Native American Cultures! is an enrichment text and workbook for students of Native . . . MORE

“With 20 experiments, games and projects to choose from . . . not only kids, but also families can have a wonderful time each weekend learning something new . . . Each chapter/section covers a different topic and had a clear explanation of underlying concepts making learning fun and . . . MORE

“With 20 experiments, games and projects to choose from . . . not only kids, but also families can have a wonderful time each weekend learning something new . . . Each chapter/section covers a . . . MORE

“With 20 experiments, games and projects to choose from . . . not only kids, but also families can . . . MORE

CLEAR Review

“This book is full of hands-on math projects that are easy and fun. From interesting applications of numbers and counting, to geometric shapes and even experiments with bubbles, this book is sure to make math fun! It carefully explains each mathematical concept and includes vocabulary . . . MORE

“This book is full of hands-on math projects that are easy and fun. From interesting applications of numbers and counting, to geometric shapes and even experiments with bubbles, this book is sure to . . . MORE

“This book is full of hands-on math projects that are easy and fun. From interesting applications . . . MORE

Marla Conn, educational consultant

“Money is GREAT! I love the mad lib and the printing/etching activity in particular. This is truly a STEAM title.” . . . MORE

“Money is GREAT! I love the mad lib and the printing/etching activity in particular. This is truly a STEAM title.” . . . MORE

“Money is GREAT! I love the mad lib and the printing/etching activity in particular. This is truly . . . MORE

Charlotte Library

“Although this book might sound like a fairly ordinary craft book, it is much more--it is also an excellent introduction to the cultures and myths of a diverse selection of peoples, and one I highly recommend to home-schoolers in particular . . . The projects themselves are extremely . . . MORE

“Although this book might sound like a fairly ordinary craft book, it is much more--it is also an excellent introduction to the cultures and myths of a diverse selection of peoples, and one I highly . . . MORE

“Although this book might sound like a fairly ordinary craft book, it is much more--it is also an . . . MORE

School Library Journal

“This informative, entertaining activity book takes readers on a fascinating voyage of their own . . . Numerous inserts, ‘Did You Know?’ sidebars, maps, black-and-white representations of explorers, and sketches of events add additional facts and interest to the presentation. Nearly . . . MORE

“This informative, entertaining activity book takes readers on a fascinating voyage of their own . . . . MORE

Calliope Magazine

“Explore Simple Machines! by Anita Yasuda includes among the 25 projects: make a helicopter, make a pulley, chopstick challenge, and a friction experiment. Keeping the reader’s interest throughout are ‘Did You Know’ facts, ‘Then and Now’ fascinating tidbits, and engaging . . . MORE

“Explore Simple Machines! by Anita Yasuda includes among the 25 projects: make a helicopter, make a pulley, chopstick challenge, and a friction experiment. Keeping the reader’s interest throughout . . . MORE

“Explore Simple Machines! by Anita Yasuda includes among the 25 projects: make a helicopter, make . . . MORE

Publisher's Weekly

“This addition to the Build It Yourself series incorporates 25 projects for kids to try as they explore the ecosystems that are outside your door. The book’s eight chapters cover biology (and microbiology), cells, and the life cycles of both plants and animals, among other topics; . . . MORE

“This addition to the Build It Yourself series incorporates 25 projects for kids to try as they explore the ecosystems that are outside your door. The book’s eight chapters cover biology (and . . . MORE

“This addition to the Build It Yourself series incorporates 25 projects for kids to try as they . . . MORE

Children’s Literature Review

“This is one of the best books for children about Colonial America. History teachers should own this book . . .” . . . MORE

“This is one of the best books for children about Colonial America. History teachers should own this book . . .” . . . MORE

“This is one of the best books for children about Colonial America. History teachers should own . . . MORE

“. . . both the hands-on portions and the relatively extensive background information will give . . . MORE

Children’s Literature Evaluation and Review (CLEAR)

“This would make a wonderful companion book for teachers focusing on this period in history and looking for interesting facts and kid friendly activities like making a log cabin using pretzel rods and icing, yum. Words specific to the period are defined throughout the book and there are . . . MORE

“This would make a wonderful companion book for teachers focusing on this period in history and looking for interesting facts and kid friendly activities like making a log cabin using pretzel rods . . . MORE

“This would make a wonderful companion book for teachers focusing on this period in history and . . . MORE

“You're never too young to learn about Ben Franklin, and Carmella Van Vleet gives you a great introduction. My own children grabbed the book away from me as soon as a copy arrived. I only wish my library would have had this book when I was a child.” . . . MORE

“You're never too young to learn about Ben Franklin, and Carmella Van Vleet gives you a great introduction. My own children grabbed the book away from me as soon as a copy arrived. I only wish . . . MORE

“You're never too young to learn about Ben Franklin, and Carmella Van Vleet gives you a great . . . MORE

Booklist Spotlight on Crafts Top 10 Pick

"This very readable account of Washington's life is paired with appealing projects from the colonial period." . . . MORE

"This very readable account of Washington's life is paired with appealing projects from the colonial period." . . . MORE

"This very readable account of Washington's life is paired with appealing projects from . . . MORE

Jim Bell, NASA Mars Exploration Rover Project

“Amazing Solar System Projects You Can Build Yourself is a fun way for kids to explore science and the worlds around them without ever having to leave our home planet. This great collection of fun facts and activities is a perfect way to give kids a first-hand feel for important concepts . . . MORE

“Amazing Solar System Projects You Can Build Yourself is a fun way for kids to explore science and the worlds around them without ever having to leave our home planet. This great collection of fun . . . MORE

“Amazing Solar System Projects You Can Build Yourself is a fun way for kids to explore science and . . . MORE

Greg DeFrancis, Director of Education, Montshire Museum

“This high-powered tour of ecological principles is chocked full of information, activities, and science vocabulary. Science educators and parents will be thrilled with the amount of information the author has packed into Biomes.” . . . MORE

“This high-powered tour of ecological principles is chocked full of information, activities, and science vocabulary. Science educators and parents will be thrilled with the amount of information the . . . MORE

“This high-powered tour of ecological principles is chocked full of information, activities, and . . . MORE

Dr. Tamara L. Bray, Professor of Anthropology, Wayne State University

“This book provides a fun and well-illustrated introduction to the Inca and the Andean region of South America that they ruled. Filled with facts about the Inca empire, cultural adaptations in the Andes, the local environment, high-altitude agriculture and more, the book takes what we . . . MORE

“This book provides a fun and well-illustrated introduction to the Inca and the Andean region of South America that they ruled. Filled with facts about the Inca empire, cultural adaptations in the . . . MORE

“This book provides a fun and well-illustrated introduction to the Inca and the Andean region of . . . MORE

National Science Teachers Association Recommends (NSTA.org)

“ . . . what sets this book apart is that it contains projects which take this volume to a whole new level.” . . . MORE

“ . . . what sets this book apart is that it contains projects which take this volume to a whole new level.” . . . MORE

“ . . . what sets this book apart is that it contains projects which take this volume to a whole . . . MORE

SWON Libraries Recommends

An excellent choice for students interested in or studying physics in middle grade science. . . . MORE

An excellent choice for students interested in or studying physics in middle grade science. . . . MORE

An excellent choice for students interested in or studying physics in middle grade science. . . . MORE

KLIATT

“This would be a great addition to a unit on Central American history for upper elementary, middle school and junior high students.” . . . MORE

“This would be a great addition to a unit on Central American history for upper elementary, middle school and junior high students.” . . . MORE

“This would be a great addition to a unit on Central American history for upper elementary, middle . . . MORE

“I love this book! As an educator, scientist, and parent, I found this book to be an excellent educational tool. The text is entertaining, the illustrations are fun and informative, and the experiments really bring the concepts to life! Students young and old will be engaged, . . . MORE

“I love this book! As an educator, scientist, and parent, I found this book to be an excellent educational tool. The text is entertaining, the illustrations are fun and informative, and the . . . MORE

“I love this book! As an educator, scientist, and parent, I found this book to be an excellent . . . MORE

Calliope Magazine

“A great complement to this issue of CALLIOPE. In addition to the engaging activities, there are fact-filled sidebars, interesting did-you-know boxes, pertinent vocabulary lists, and much more!” . . . MORE

“A great complement to this issue of CALLIOPE. In addition to the engaging activities, there are fact-filled sidebars, interesting did-you-know boxes, pertinent vocabulary lists, and much more!” . . . MORE

“A great complement to this issue of CALLIOPE. In addition to the engaging activities, there are . . . MORE

CALLIOPE Magazine

“Amazing Africa by Carla Mooney is chock full of interesting facts, word helps, and sidebars that complement the great variety of activities. Definitely a book you will use as a regular resource." . . . MORE

“Amazing Africa by Carla Mooney is chock full of interesting facts, word helps, and sidebars that complement the great variety of activities. Definitely a book you will use as a regular . . . MORE

“Amazing Africa by Carla Mooney is chock full of interesting facts, word helps, and sidebars that . . . MORE

National Science Teachers Association Recommends (NSTA.org)

“. . . Skyscrapers would make an excellent resource for the history or science teacher desiring to try a project based learning (PBL) unit. With its timeline, glossary, and interesting prose, the teacher could challenge students with the question, ‘Would a skyscraper make a good . . . MORE

“. . . Skyscrapers would make an excellent resource for the history or science teacher desiring to try a project based learning (PBL) unit. With its timeline, glossary, and interesting prose, the . . . MORE

“. . . Skyscrapers would make an excellent resource for the history or science teacher desiring to . . . MORE

National Science Teachers Association Recommends (NSTA.org)

“Are you looking for projects about gravity that are equally interactive as well as instructive? Explore Gravity! is sure to be one of the more popular science books in your class.” . . . MORE

“Are you looking for projects about gravity that are equally interactive as well as instructive? Explore Gravity! is sure to be one of the more popular science books in your class.” . . . MORE

“Are you looking for projects about gravity that are equally interactive as well as instructive? . . . MORE

Somerville Journal Science

“Explore is packed with activities that children will enjoy...The Vermont-based publishing house is on a mission to educate young children about the natural world . . . ” . . . MORE

“Explore is packed with activities that children will enjoy...The Vermont-based publishing house is on a mission to educate young children about the natural world . . . ” . . . MORE

“Explore is packed with activities that children will enjoy...The Vermont-based publishing house . . . MORE

“. . . Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people’s understanding of the scientific method. . .an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource.” . . . MORE

“. . . Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people’s understanding of the scientific . . . MORE

“. . . Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a . . . MORE

Marla Conn, Educational Consultant

“Mapping and Navigation is a perfect STEM title and a wonderful resource for students in grades 4–7. It encourages students to draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.” . . . MORE

“Mapping and Navigation is a perfect STEM title and a wonderful resource for students in grades 4–7. It encourages students to draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, . . . MORE

“Mapping and Navigation is a perfect STEM title and a wonderful resource for students in grades . . . MORE

His Execellency President Kevin Baugh, Republic of Molossia

“Micronations: Invent Your Own Country and Culture is a great book, very entertaining and informative. It’s a fun read and a great resource for anyone, young and old, who would like to start their own micronation—and I should know, I’ve been running my own micronation for 36 . . . MORE

“Micronations: Invent Your Own Country and Culture is a great book, very entertaining and informative. It’s a fun read and a great resource for anyone, young and old, who would like to start their . . . MORE

“Micronations: Invent Your Own Country and Culture is a great book, very entertaining and . . . MORE

EclecticHomeschool.org

“Written in an engaging style with fun illustrations, it will keep the attention of children and adults alike. A little book that is full of information and learning fun, Explore Weather and Climate! is a fun way to introduce children to something we experience every day: the weather.” . . . MORE

“Written in an engaging style with fun illustrations, it will keep the attention of children and adults alike. A little book that is full of information and learning fun, Explore Weather and . . . MORE

“Written in an engaging style with fun illustrations, it will keep the attention of children and . . . MORE

National Science Teachers Association Recommends (NSTA.org)

“This book is a treasure trove of information, experiments, and building challenges, and is an excellent, exciting, and easy way to incorporate STEM education into your classroom, science fair, or after school engineering club.” . . . MORE

“This book is a treasure trove of information, experiments, and building challenges, and is an excellent, exciting, and easy way to incorporate STEM education into your classroom, science fair, or . . . MORE

“This book is a treasure trove of information, experiments, and building challenges, and is an . . . MORE

“A brand-new title, Great Medieval Projects You Can Build Yourself by Kris Bordessa targets an older audience. It is much more than just an activity guide; we were all fascinated by the amount of information presented in its pages. Throughout, the ‘Words to Know’ text boxes define . . . MORE

“A brand-new title, Great Medieval Projects You Can Build Yourself by Kris Bordessa targets an older audience. It is much more than just an activity guide; we were all fascinated by the amount of . . . MORE

“A brand-new title, Great Medieval Projects You Can Build Yourself by Kris Bordessa targets an . . . MORE

2012 Skipping Stones Honor Award in the category of Nature and Ecology

"Garbage: Investigate What Happens When You Throw It Out With 25 Projects has been recognized as an 'exceptional contribution to multicultural and ecological awareness in children's literature.'" . . . MORE

"Garbage: Investigate What Happens When You Throw It Out With 25 Projects has been recognized as an 'exceptional contribution to multicultural and ecological awareness in children's . . . MORE

"Garbage: Investigate What Happens When You Throw It Out With 25 Projects has been recognized . . . MORE

Children’s Literature Review

“This tidy kid-friendly book is crammed with activities and information on chemistry . . . Lots of science information is mixed with the how-to of the projects and there is hardly a blank space on a page anywhere in the book . . . A very nicely done and reasonably priced collection.” . . . MORE

“This tidy kid-friendly book is crammed with activities and information on chemistry . . . Lots of science information is mixed with the how-to of the projects and there is hardly a blank space on a . . . MORE

“This tidy kid-friendly book is crammed with activities and information on chemistry . . . Lots of . . . MORE

Booklist

“With a heavy emphasis on STEM and engaging trivia, this well-designed title is a quality introduction to the basics of electricity. Van Vleet puts humankind’s fascination with electricity in historical context and briefly discusses our dependency on electrical energy. Circuits, . . . MORE

“With a heavy emphasis on STEM and engaging trivia, this well-designed title is a quality introduction to the basics of electricity. Van Vleet puts humankind’s fascination with electricity in . . . MORE

“With a heavy emphasis on STEM and engaging trivia, this well-designed title is a quality . . . MORE

School Library Journal

“Fun yet informative line drawings elucidate an equally clear narrative, allowing readers to pool a reservoir of facts that can run close to home when website such as the EPA’s are offered with the suggestion that students can ‘figure out the path of water that flows from your . . . MORE

“Fun yet informative line drawings elucidate an equally clear narrative, allowing readers to pool a reservoir of facts that can run close to home when website such as the EPA’s are offered with . . . MORE

“. . .a wonderful book to use as a jumping off point for this time period in history. The information is interesting and the projects add a bit of hands on learning without being overwhelming. I’d recommend this book to anyone interested in the Industrial Revolution.” . . . MORE

“. . .a wonderful book to use as a jumping off point for this time period in history. The information is interesting and the projects add a bit of hands on learning without being overwhelming. I’d . . . MORE

“. . .a wonderful book to use as a jumping off point for this time period in history. The . . . MORE

“Anderson regales us with tales of Leonardo’s brilliant, often mischievous nature, and the nearly unfathomable range of his inventions.” . . . MORE

“Anderson regales us with tales of Leonardo’s brilliant, often mischievous nature, and the nearly unfathomable range of his inventions.” . . . MORE

“Anderson regales us with tales of Leonardo’s brilliant, often mischievous nature, and the . . . MORE

Marla Conn, Educational Consultant

“This title is wonderful! Canals and Dams supports all of the Reading Informational Text ELA Common Core State Standards. The content is well organized and interesting. The illustrations are age appropriate, engaging, and support the text. The activities are fun, thought provoking, and . . . MORE

“This title is wonderful! Canals and Dams supports all of the Reading Informational Text ELA Common Core State Standards. The content is well organized and interesting. The illustrations are age . . . MORE

“This title is wonderful! Canals and Dams supports all of the Reading Informational Text ELA . . . MORE

January 22, 2015

The Maya were good at many things. They built incredible cities and temples, developed a written language to record their accomplishments, created a calendar, and in general mastered their environment enough to thrive for about 3,000 years. But despite their endurance, the culture suffered significant loss around 900 CE. Why?

By Dennis Jarvis from Halifax, Canada via Wikimedia Commons

December 31, 2014

This year, as you’re typing up your resolutions and watching the ball drop in New York City, give a nod of thanks to Janus, the Roman god of doorways and beginnings. It’s thanks to him that we celebrate the New Year on January 1.